Health benefits of chia seeds

Health benefits of chia seeds

Chia (Salvia hispanica) is a tiny, nutrient-dense seed with a long history of use from ancient Aztecs to the modern day. Chia seeds are easy to add to your favourite dishes and can provide a tasty and healthy boost to any meal. Chia Seeds Nutritional information...
9 of the best food sources of Vitamin C

9 of the best food sources of Vitamin C

Who needs Vitamin C from a bottle?   Most vitamin C supplements, unless labelled as whole foods, use a synthetic form of vitamin C – ascorbic acid. Ascorbic acid is often derived from GMO corn.  Also, ascorbic acid doesn’t contain the bioflavonoids needed for...
Health benefits of asparagus

Health benefits of asparagus

Let’s hear a cheer for the spear! One of the delights of heading into spring is the appearance of asparagus at the local produce market. The Australian season lasts from September –March but the prime time for asparagus is considered September –December.   Health...
Best non-dairy sources of calcium

Best non-dairy sources of calcium

Do we need dairy for calcium? Dairy foods are widely promoted as significant dietary sources of calcium. But, can you still get enough calcium if you are not consuming milk products? Following is a guide to the highest non-dairy calcium foods for those who are lactose...